It's ALL about the FOOD! An October 2012 PTR! - Trip Report Started.

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Nice one Paula! $12 can add up over time, and you never know, maybe it will go even cheaper again.

I was excited to see the price had dropped even a little! And I will definitely keep an eye on it to see if it drops again!

 

[nene0182]

Hey there! Just subbing. I followed you over from the FB group, but I need to go back and get caught up on your trip plans!

 

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Hey there! Just subbing. I followed you over from the FB group, but I need to go back and get caught up on your trip plans!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope the reading isn't too boring!!

 

[jenneth79]

How was I NOT over here before????

Your dress is simply GORGEOUS, btw....

....now, off to catch up!

 

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How was I NOT over here before????

Your dress is simply GORGEOUS, btw....

....now, off to catch up!

I'm not sure why you didn't see it before...

Thank You!! Loved my dress!! It was almost exactly what I had pictured myself getting married in! A friend at my wedding said it's what she pictured too as I had poured over wedding magazines with her while we were in a bowling league!

Happy Reading!!

 

[Imagineer5]

Also anxiously awaiting F&W news!

 

[sushi candy]

I love your excellent reviews! I can't wait for your f&w report.

 

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Also anxiously awaiting F&W news!

I love your excellent reviews! I can't wait for your f&w report.

It sounds like everyone is expecting F&W info to be released after the TIW preview event this weekend. Since Disney doesn't usually announce info on weekends I'm expecting it on Monday. Although if it comes from people attending the event hopefully we will see it late Saturday/Sunday! I so CAN NOT wait! So many of my plans hinge on who is going to be at the event when!!

 

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I upgraded my Pre-order of the Photopass CD to Photopass + this week!!!

It is already showing as shipped so I am hoping it is in CO when I get there on Wednesday!

I'm so excited to be heading to CO to see my hubby! It's been a long, but short 6 weeks!! I know that doesn't make sense!! The time has pretty much flown by due to my working so very much! I've worked a minimum of 5 days/week since my last trip to CO! This may seem normal to most people but since my regular schedule is only 3days/week this has been busy!!!

I was doing REALLY good with my walking/hiking and am within 5 lbs of the goal I set for myself by the time I see my hubby again. (I won't make my goal but feel good that I am close!) However on Wednesday this past week I got a REALLY bad sunburn from having lunch on a patio on the water so I want to stay out of the sun until it heals... Which means no walking/hiking I just need to make sure when I return from CO that I return to my exercise so my weight doesn't go back up!! Jumping jacks might help! LOL



In trip news... I am having doubts about CSR as our resort for the first week... From what I have been reading the food choices are not that great... We won't be eating there often but a few days may need a little snack and that seems like it ay be a hasstle there!! Also the pool bar closes at like 6pm!!! What kind of pool bar is that?!?! So anyways... I am doing research and trying to figure out what may work for us... If anyone has suggestions please list them!! I'd love to stay Deluxe but the $$$ may be way too much!! So it needs to be a moderate as we NEED a Hot Tub for relaxing at night... (Which is why CSR won in the first place as I hear it has the best hot tub!)

Really hoping we hear F&W info in the next couple days!!!!

 

[silverhaze269]

CSR really is a great resort. Cafe Rix has some nice snack options, including yummy gelato. The Maya Grill was also awesome when we had dinner there, and I can't really speak to the Pepper Market because I think it's different from when we were there last year. That being said though, we found the food at the Pepper Market to be pretty good, but we didn't have very good service from the CM's working at the stations there. The CSR is in a great spot relative to the other parks though, which means the longest bus ride is only 10 mins, and the updated rooms feel really classy. Ultimately the decision is yours, but we didn't find the food took away too much from the overall good impression of the resort.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

I've always heard good things about CSR! It looks like a gorgeous resort!

Hopefully F&W info is released soon!!!!

 

[Nermel9]

CSR is beautiful, I only stayed there for one night last year, and unfortunately it was when I had a terrible migraine, so I didn't get to enjoy it, but what I saw of it was gorgeous! We didn't get to eat there either, but I've always heard great things about the food there!

I hope the F&W menus are out this week! I checked my PTR from last year and the F&W menus were out in the middle of July, they're taking their time this year!

 

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CSR really is a great resort. Cafe Rix has some nice snack options, including yummy gelato. The Maya Grill was also awesome when we had dinner there, and I can't really speak to the Pepper Market because I think it's different from when we were there last year. That being said though, we found the food at the Pepper Market to be pretty good, but we didn't have very good service from the CM's working at the stations there. The CSR is in a great spot relative to the other parks though, which means the longest bus ride is only 10 mins, and the updated rooms feel really classy. Ultimately the decision is yours, but we didn't find the food took away too much from the overall good impression of the resort.

Thanks for the CSR recommendations. I will probably stick with it.. was just having doubts ya know?!?! Would you recommend a certain area of the resort?

I've always heard good things about CSR! It looks like a gorgeous resort!

Hopefully F&W info is released soon!!!!

Yeah, except for the new "Buffet" options at Pepper Market the resort sounds good! We will not have a Dining Plan so the $14.99 for breakfast just sounds a bit much!!

We got some F&W info on the Disney Food Blog this morning!!

CSR is beautiful, I only stayed there for one night last year, and unfortunately it was when I had a terrible migraine, so I didn't get to enjoy it, but what I saw of it was gorgeous! We didn't get to eat there either, but I've always heard great things about the food there!

I hope the F&W menus are out this week! I checked my PTR from last year and the F&W menus were out in the middle of July, they're taking their time this year!

I remember you staying there!! I'm sorry you had such an awful migraine you didn't get to experience it more!

We got the big event details on Disney Food Blog today. Hopefully the booth information will be online tomorrow!

 

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So with the official Special Events listing being released for F&W I have some changes!

The First being I was correct in assuming there WILL NOT be a 3D Dessert Party on October 19th. This means we will be going to the one on October 12th so no F&W Classic at the Swolphin that night...

F&W Classic at the Swolphin will be October 13th only. I guess that made up my mind on whether to attend just one or both nights!

I had originally planned on us attending a Sweet Sunday event. However I do not know who either of these people are and spending $95 +tax (x2) just seems too high for people we aren't familiar with!

October 14: Matt Lewis, Baked
October 21: Erika Davis, Simply Erika

Now if it had been either of these 2 I would definitely be trying to book! I guess our timing is off!!
September 30: Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates
October 28: Gale Gand, TRU

I'm considering adding this instead of the Sweet Sundays...
Discovery of Grand Marnier

This seminar showcases the talents of a Grand Marnier cocktail master. Included:
* Indulge in a glass of Champagne
* Sample several Grand Marnier tastings
* Savor two specialty desserts
* Mixology lesson
$65 +tax October 21 from 2:45-4:15PM

I had also originally planned on attending a French Regional Lunch. I will NOT be switching this to a different one. The Italian one just doesn't appeal and I'm not a tequila drinker so the Mexican one doesn't work. Morocco just doesn't float my boat either!

I'm hoping to add some of the seminars in but still waiting for those details!

With all of the above Friday October 12 becomes a park day and Friday October 19th becomes a non-park day. This works well as we need to change resorts on the 19th. I've decided this may be a good night for the HDDR!

More of my changes will be coming soon!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Glad you were able to get all those squared away..I am confused, but still glad!

 

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Glad you were able to get all those squared away..I am confused, but still glad!

Sorry it was confusing!! I will be going back over my daily plans shortly as there have been quite a few changes there as well!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Hopefully you get all of the events that you'd like for F&W! Everything sounds so good!

 

[silverhaze269]

I'm pretty excited for the food and wine festival now that it seems most of the info has been released. I'm with you on the Sweet Sundays event...I think it's a little too pricy for us. If we do anything I think it will be the 3D Dessert thing, which sounds more appealing to me than the Wishes Dessert Party

As for the CSR...I made a request last time for Casitas building 1 or 2 I think, but we ended up in Cabanas 8B. It was a bit of a walk from the main building, but it wasn't too bad. The scenery was really nice though, so it made the walk enjoyable and go by quickly. I'm still trying for the Casitas this time, but where it's a convention centre I think that's where they put the convention guests because it's closer to where that stuff is.

Here's the link to the DIS page about the CSR...it was really helpful for me.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2828206

 

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I'm pretty excited for the food and wine festival now that it seems most of the info has been released. I'm with you on the Sweet Sundays event...I think it's a little too pricy for us. If we do anything I think it will be the 3D Dessert thing, which sounds more appealing to me than the Wishes Dessert Party

As for the CSR...I made a request last time for Casitas building 1 or 2 I think, but we ended up in Cabanas 8B. It was a bit of a walk from the main building, but it wasn't too bad. The scenery was really nice though, so it made the walk enjoyable and go by quickly. I'm still trying for the Casitas this time, but where it's a convention centre I think that's where they put the convention guests because it's closer to where that stuff is.

Here's the link to the DIS page about the CSR...it was really helpful for me.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2828206

I believe Casitas 1,2&3 are the preferred locations so it costs a little more to stay there! Unless of course you get pixie dust!!! (posted from my phone otherwise there would be the pixie dust icon!!). Casitas 4&5 are not preferred but I've heard quite a walk!!

I'm still undecided an probably will be till its to late to change!! I had originally picked CSR because my hubby loves the Southwest! However we now live in Pueblo, Co and have some of that atmosphere at home!! So yeah.. I dunno what to do!!

 

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So.... I don't know if anyone has noticed my ticker but it's TIME!!'. No... Not to go to WDW unfortunately... But time to go see my hubby in CO!! Super excited... It's only been 6 weeks but I miss him so much!!!

Anyways... Those that have been with me for awhile know I go pretty silent when I am there!! If we are sitting in front of the TV watching the Olympics I may pop in but otherwise I will probably stay off the DIS till I return in 10 days!

Have a good week everyone!